Bus Driver

About This Role

This position is responsible for transporting Resurrection Christian School students, staff, coaches, and volunteers to and from various activities, programs, field trips, and sporting events. The role involves ensuring the safety and discipline of passengers while maintaining the vehicle and complying with all traffic laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport RCS students, staff, coaches, and volunteers to and from activities, programs, field trips, and sporting events
• Ensure safe entering, exiting, and riding of RCS students, staff, coaches, and volunteers
• Maintain proper student and passenger discipline per RCS rules and policies
• Report any infractions to the Transportation Supervisor and appropriate School Principal
• Perform pre and post-trip vehicle inspections ensuring the bus is safe to operate and well maintained
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the assigned vehicle
• Report any inspection deficiencies immediately to the Transportation Supervisor
• Keep required records and documentation as instructed by the Transportation Supervisor, such as trip routes, student rosters, and pre and post-inspections, as well as any other documentation assigned
• Operate the bus in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations established by RCS and DOT
• Obey all traffic laws
• Report (via radio or telephone) immediately any emergencies, breakdowns, delays, accidents, incidents of damage or vandalism to the Transportation Supervisor or appropriate School Principal
• Participate in all in-service training programs, bus driver meetings, and required driver training courses
• Provide copies of all required licenses, certificates, and personal documentation requested by RCS' Administration (such as CDL, Medical Examiner's Certificate, Personal Vehicle Insurance card)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 21 years of age
• Hold or able to obtain a valid Class B State of Colorado CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with a P2, S, and Airbrake endorsement
• Have and maintain a clean DMV (Department of Motor Vehicle) record for the past 5 years
• Pass the required Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol test and examinations; pre-employment, random, and post-accident
• Skilled at oral and written communication
• Skilled at basic math
• Skilled at customer service and public relations
• Skilled at critical thinking and problem solving
• Knowledge of operating the designated vehicle
• Knowledge of fire extinguisher, fuel pumps, and handicap equipment
• Able to diffuse and manage stressful situations